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underling vs associate

associate vs underling

underling and associate both are nouns.

underling is not an adjective while associate is an adjective.

underling is not a verb while associate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
underling Yes No No No
associate Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, associate is a hyponym of underling; that is, associate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than underling:
  • underling: an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
  • associate: a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
Other hyponyms of underling include bottom dog, cog, man, second banana, second fiddle.
underling (noun) associate (noun)
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
underling (adjective) associate (adjective)
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
underling (verb) associate (verb)
make a logical or causal connection
bring or come into association or action
keep company with; hang out with
Difference between underling and associate

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